by gailcurran | Blog, Educational Consultant, Learning Differences, News and Views, Online Precautions for Children, Video & Gaming Addiction, Wilderness Programs
Here we are at the beginning of a new year. It’s a time of reflection as we look ahead to new goals but also important to reflect on what we accomplished in 2022 as a team at Optimal Edu Options. We love being able to positively impact families’ lives and...
by gailcurran | Anxiety, Childhood Development, Gun Violence, News and Views, Online Precautions for Children, Suicide Awareness, Suicide Prevention, Video & Gaming Addiction
Societal changes, pandemic, pressure cited for rising number of teen and young adult suicides Few traumas in life create the wide-ranging and devastating repercussions that a suicide leaves in its wake. Parents, siblings, teachers, and therapists all question how they...
by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Online Precautions for Children
How much screen time is too much for my child? It’s a question our team at Optimal Edu Options often hears from parents. Unfortunately, the answer is complex because a finite amount of time doesn’t necessarily prevent predators from finding your child...
